Jersey royals

nannachrissie That recipe sounds fab and I am fond of Cyprus potatoes,our local greengrocer will not stock first crops of Jersey's he wait 4/5 wks into season then he only buys them in the boxes that come direct from the growers,he says that they loose their taste if they left open to light in the big supermarkets where they are sold loose,but I must say when you get some nice ones they are fantastic.

Try Cyprus potatoes, too. They came into Waitrose Towcester about 5 weeks ago. Actually on holiday there at the moment. I also steam and not boil. Also have Cypriot recipe (spastes) for new potatoes cooked in red wine. Not as boozy as it sounds. They are bashed a little whilst fresh, dried and then deep fried for 3-4 mins. Put seasoning and fresh coriander in pan with little olive oil, then put potatoes in and pour in 1 glass of wine. Cook gently for about 20 mins and keep turning them to stop sticking to pan. Let me know if you try them.

Thanks for that - I will try again later - no more buying them from 'every little helps'

That's worth knowing.

Yes, they're tasteless if you buy them from most supermarkets, but I've had some lovely ones from a local greengrocer who says he won't stock them when they're too early as they've been over-produced and don't have that lovely Jersey soil taste about them till later in the season.